The FN P90 was developed by FN Herstal in Belgium in the late 1980s and entered service in 1990, designed as a compact personal defense weapon. Its unusual shape and high rate of fire made it a favourite in shooters such as Counter-Strike and in films and television, which helped recordings of its firing become stock effects online. On soundboards the short burst is shared as a standalone gunfire clip, reused by gamers and editors who need recognisable automatic fire without a long battle scene.